We have evaluated other options before but the decision to go with Symantec was based on its reputation and the significant advantages it provides in terms of server security.

We looked at a few OEMs like McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro. Out of those products, we chose Symantec Data Center Security. 

There are different products in competition with Symantec that we have the option to offer to our customers. We have had cases where Symantec has been replaced, whereas in other cases, we have installed the traditional Symantec security solution.

With Symantec, monitoring and reporting is not a single click. Rather, you have to look at different options to get your reports. This is an area where other vendors are ahead of Symantec.

We had many other options to choose from, but none of them have the depth of coverage that Symantec has. We read reviews from different people, and we went ahead with it based on these.